Arorae

Arorae is an atoll in located near the equator. Arorae is the southernmost island in the group. It has a population of just over a thousand inhabitants on 9.5 square kilometres.
  • Atoll
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (20 feet)
  • …has the IATA airport code AIS
  • …was formerly known as “Arorai Island”
  • Also known as
    “Arora”
    “Arorai”
    “Arurai”
    “Hope Island”
    “Hurd Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arorae Island Airport.
NASA, Public domain.
Arorae Airport is the serving , . is situated 3½ km northwest of Arorae.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Roreti.
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Latitude
-2.63939° or 2° 38′ 22″ south
Longitude
176.82598° or 176° 49′ 34″ east
Open location code
6V9R9R6G+69
Geo­Names ID

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Taribo and Tamaroa Village.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Batitotai and Tebike Reef.

Gilbert Islands: Highlights

Learn more about Tarawa and Abemama.
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